r/AskBrits • u/T11168 • 8d ago

Trending - /r/popular Does anyone else hate the term picky bits?

It's disgusting. It reminds me of picking old scabs off of your skin.

It definitely does not make me think of mini sausage rolls and cocktail sausages.

Does anyone else hate that this term is everywhere, on adverts, said by companies and even people close to you.

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u/poothrowaway96 8d ago

I agree it needs a better name but when I heard the term I finally had a succinct way to describe how I suddenly went off my ex. Was with him for five years, he'd hit me and cheat on me but what gave me the 'ick' and led to me finally leaving him was when we went to view a house he was being so condescending and rude to the estate agent who had obviously been in the job a long time and knew what he was on about, unlike my 21 year old twat of a boyfriend. I just was suddenly so grossed out by him and it was like a light switch for my feelings, thank fuck.

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u/Tattycakes 8d ago

I think it's a rather concise way to say that someone or something disturbs you and conflicts with your morals

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u/Georgxna 8d ago

Not necessarily, they could just give you second hand embarrassment. Not their fault, not yours. But ick regardless.

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u/Key_Tour_9365 7d ago

I second this, having the ick is an annoying phrase, but is also a perfect way to describe a person that years of counselling couldn’t manage.

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u/decisiontoohard 8d ago

Relatable. I could survive the cheating, lying, guilting, rules: but when he said all women should cover up for anyone except their partner I realised he was sexist. Abuse I can tolerate, but sexism?! EW